Local Farmer's Markets

Spring, Summer and Fall in Cedar Falls often starts with an early morning trip to the farmers market. It’s a good place to pick up seasonal produce, baked goods, fresh flowers, plants, and handmade items from local vendors.

The Cedar Falls Farmers Market at 3rd and Clay Streets is the area’s largest market. Set near Overman Park and the historical society, it’s an easy stop for a Saturday morning downtown. Along with fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, and artisan goods, shoppers can usually find coffee, food trucks, and live entertainment during the market season. It’s a simple way to spend the morning: grab breakfast or coffee, walk the market, shop for the week, and enjoy some time in the park.

The market is held on Saturdays from May through October, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Downtown Cedar Falls also hosts occasional night market events, giving visitors another way to shop local, pick up food and drinks, and spend time in the district during the evening. Check out our Events page for upcoming night markets.

Several more markets are open across the Cedar Valley. Here’s a look at them by day:

Monday

Waterloo Urban Farmers Market

8 a.m. to noon, May through October

RiverLoop Expo Plaza, corner of West 3rd and Jefferson streets, Waterloo

Shop seasonal produce, baked goods, glassware, soaps, jams, crafts, and more.

Kimball Ridge Family Market

8:30 a.m. to noon, May through October

Farmers State Bank parking lot, 131 Tower Park Drive, Waterloo

This market features crafts, baked goods, fresh produce, flowers, jellies, and more.

Evansdale Farmers Market

9 a.m. to noon, May through October

3562 Lafayette Road, Evansdale

Find organic food, fruits, vegetables, and local specialties.

Tuesday

Cedar Valley Farmers Market at Kimball Ridge

3 p.m. to 6 p.m., May through October

3025 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, behind Wells Fargo Bank and La Cava Mexican Seafood Bar & Bar

Expect seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, crafts, and more.

Wednesday

Evansdale Farmers Market

3 p.m. to 6 p.m., May through October

3562 Lafayette Road, Evansdale

This market offers organic food, fruits, vegetables, and local specialties.

Thursday

Cedar Valley Farmers Market at Shiloh Baptist Church

3 p.m. to 6 p.m., May through October

3525 Sager Avenue, Waterloo

Vendors offer seasonal produce, baked goods, glassware, soaps, jams, crafts, and more.